Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes

If any warning light turns on/flashes, take appropriate action for each light. There is no problem if the light turns off, however if the light does not turn off or turns on/flashes again, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the warning light/indicator light turns on or flashes, park the vehicle in a safe place immediately and take appropriate measures.

Continuing to drive the vehicle while ignoring the illumination/flashing of the warning light/indicator light is dangerous because a problem may occur to a vehicle system, or it could lead to an accident.

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The details for some warnings can be viewed on the center display or multi-information display in the instrument cluster.

Center display

Select “Information” on the home screen.
Select “Vehicle Status Monitor”.
Select the applicable warning to view the warning details.

Multi-information display

Press the INFO switch on the steering switch to display the warning indication screen.

Refer to Multi-information Display (Search).

Lead-acid Battery Charging System Warning Indication/Warning Light

The lead-acid battery charging system warning indication/warning light displays/turns on if the charging system has a malfunction while the EV system is operating.

Drive to the side of the road and park off the right-of-way. Consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Do not drive the vehicle with the lead-acid battery charging system warning indication/warning light displayed/turned on:

Otherwise, the EV system could stop unexpectedly and the parking lock may not operate which could result in an accident.

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High Voltage Battery Temperature Warning Indication

“Excessive High Voltage Battery Temperature. Drive Slowly” is displayed

The indication displays if the high voltage battery temperature is excessively high.

Drive slowly to reduce load on the high voltage battery.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place if necessary. If the indication remains displayed, the system may have a problem. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

“High Voltage Battery Temperature Is Low Acceleration Is Limited” is displayed

The indication displays if the high voltage battery temperature is excessively low.

The vehicle speed may not increase even if the accelerator pedal is depressed because the motor output is restricted.

If the indication remains displayed, the system may have a problem. Have the vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Remaining High Voltage Battery Power Warning Indication/Warning Light

“High Voltage Battery Is Low. Charge Battery Soon” displays/turns on

The indication displays when the remaining high voltage battery power is low.

“High Voltage Battery Is Urgently Low Charge Battery Immediately” displays/flashing

The indication displays when the remaining high voltage battery power is 0.

“High Voltage Battery Is Depleted Vehicle Cannot Be Driven Until Battery Is Charged” displays/flashing

The indication/light displays/flashes when the remaining high voltage battery power is 0 and the vehicle cannot be driven.

Power Steering Malfunction Indication/Indicator Light

The electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light displays/turns on if the electric power steering has a malfunction.

If the electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light displays/turns on, stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch the power switch OFF.

There is no problem if the display/illumination of the electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light turns off when the EV system is restarted after some time has passed. If the electric power steering malfunction indication/indicator light displays/turns on even after the EV system is restarted, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

If the message is displayed, the power steering will not operate normally. In this case, the steering wheel can still be operated, however, the operation may feel heavy compared to normal, or the steering wheel could vibrate when turning.
Repeatedly jerking the steering wheel left and right while the vehicle is stopped or moving extremely slowly will cause the power steering system to go into protective mode which will make the steering feel heavy, but this does not indicate a problem. If this occurs, park the vehicle safely and wait several minutes for the system to return to normal.

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Brake Control System Warning Indication/Warning Light

The warning light illuminates when the system has a malfunction. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

High Beam Control System (HBC) Warning Indication/Warning Light (Amber) (Some Models)

The light remains turned on if there is a problem with the system. Have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Door-Ajar/Liftgate-Ajar Warning Indication/Warning Light

The light turns on if any door/liftgate is not closed securely.

Action to be taken

Close the door/liftgate securely.

KEY Indicator Light (Green) (Flashing)

“Low Key Fob Battery. Replace Battery” is displayed/When the light is flashing

When the key battery is low, the indication is displayed when the power switch is switched OFF.

Action to be taken

Replace the key battery.

Message Indicated on Multi-information Display

If there is a notification from the vehicle, a message is displayed on the multi-information display. Check the information and take the necessary action.

Multi-information display

If the warning light turns on/flashes simultaneously or a symbol is indicated on the display, check the information regarding the warning light or symbol.

Refer to If a Warning Light Turns On or Flashes (Search).

Display^12*3	Content	Action to be taken
Depress Brake Pedal. Brake Hold Disabled	This message is indicated when there is a problem with the brake related system while the vehicle is being held in a stop position by the AUTOHOLD function.	Depress the brake pedal. Cancel the AUTOHOLD function and have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Steep Slope. Continue Pressing Brake Pedal to Hold Stopped Position	This message indicates the possibility of the vehicle not being held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function, such as on steep slopes.	Depress and hold your foot on the brake pedal.
Depress Brake Pedal and Operate Switch to Release Elec. Parking Brake	This message is indicated when the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch is operated without depressing the brake pedal.	Operate the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) switch while depressing the brake pedal.
Depress Brake Pedal and Operate Switch to Release	This message is indicated when the cancel operation is done without depressing the brake pedal while the vehicle is being held in the stopped position by the AUTOHOLD function.	Cancel the AUTOHOLD function stop hold control while depressing the brake pedal.
Mazda Radar Cruise Control Canceled. Drive Safely	This message is indicated when the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) have been canceled other than by the driver.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Traffic Jam Assist Operation Canceled Drive Safely	This message is indicated when the Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) have been canceled other than by the driver.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Distance & Speed Alert Operation Canceled Drive Safely	This message is indicated when the Distance & Speed Alert (DSA) have been canceled other than by the driver.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Cruise Control Operation Canceled. Drive Safely	This message is indicated when the Cruise Control have been canceled other than by the driver.	Have your vehicle inspected by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Emergency Braking Activated. Depress Brake Pedal to Hold Stop	This message is indicated after the Smart Brake Support (SBS) brakes operate and when the SBS is canceled.	Depress the brake pedal.
Touch Key Fob to Push Button Start Switch	This message is indicated when the key battery is weak (battery dead or damaged key).	Touch the key against power switch to start the EV system. Refer to Starting the EV System When the Key Battery is Dead (Search).
Depress Brake Pedal to Start Vehicle	This message is displayed when the power switch is pressed without depressing the brake pedal.	To start the EV system, press the power switch with the brake pedal depressed.
Check Shift Selector Lever Position	Displays in the following cases: Selector lever is shifted to R position while driving forward. Selector lever is shifted to P position while driving. Selector lever is shifted to D position while reversing.	Check the selector lever position.
Close Door and Fasten Seat Belt	This message is indicated when the AUTOHOLD switch is pressed with the driver’s seat belt unfastened or the driver’s door open.	Fasten the driver's seat belt and press the AUTOHOLD switch with the driver’s door closed.
Wiper Blades Must Be on Windshield Before Operating	This message is indicated when the power switch is switched ON with the wiper arms at the service positions.	Return the wiper arms to the initial positions.
Windshield Wiper Range of Motion Reduced. Remove Obstruction(s)	This message is indicated when there is snow or dirt accumulation on the windshield and the wiper operation range is narrowed.	Remove foreign matter from the windshield.
Anti Roll Away Engaged. Move Gear Selector Lever into Park	This message is indicated when the AUTO P (parking lock) function operates.	Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Move Gear Selector Lever into Park to Start Vehicle	This message is indicated when the power switch is switched ON while the shift position is different from the selector lever position.	Shift the selector lever to the P position.
Vehicle Will Not Shift While Accelerator Pedal Is Depressed	This message is indicated when the accelerator pedal is depressed with the selector lever in the N position.	Release your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Selector Position Ignored. Depress Brake Pedal for Shift Selection	This message is indicated when the selector lever is shifted from the N position to the D or R position with the brake pedal not depressed.	Depress the brake pedal.
Vehicle in Neutral	This message is displayed when in neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode).	The vehicle is in neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode). If necessary, cancel neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode). Refer to Selector Lever Operation (Search).
Vehicle in Neutral. Move Gear Selector Lever into Neutral	This message is indicated if the selector lever is shifted to the D or R position while neutral hold mode (automatic car wash mode) is operating.	Shift the selector lever to the N position.
Disconnect Charger to Start Vehicle	This message is indicated when the EV system is started while the charge connector is connected.	When starting the EV system, disconnect the charge connector.
EV Charger Connected. Vehicle Cannot Be Driven	This message is indicated when the charge connector is connected while the EV system is operating.	When charging, switch the power switch OFF.
Battery Heater Will Reduce High Voltage Battery Level Connect to EV Charger To Avoid High Voltage Battery Drain	This message is indicated when the EV system is started after the battery heater has operated while the charge connector is not connected.	Check the remaining distance-to-full discharge. Perform charging if necessary.
Battery Heating Incomplete Due to High Voltage Battery Level Connect to EV Charger To Avoid High Voltage Battery Drain	This message is displayed when the EV system is started after the battery heater stops automatically.	If the battery heater operates while the vehicle is parked, connect the charge connector.
Battery Heating Canceled Due to Five Days of Vehicle Inactivity Turn Battery Heater Off If Vehicle Will Not Be Driven	This message is displayed when the EV system is started after the battery heater has operated for a long time and stopped automatically.	If the vehicle is not used for long periods, set the battery heater to off.
High Voltage Battery Charging Interrupted	This message is displayed when the charging is interrupted.	Check the connection status of the charge connector.
Rising EV System Temp. Acceleration May Be Limited Avoid Moving at Very Low Speeds. Depress Brake When Not Moving	This message is indicated when the vehicle is held in the stopped position with the accelerator pedal operated, such as on an upslope, and the motor reaches a high temperature.	Depress the brake pedal.
Regenerative Braking Temporarily Reduced	This message is indicated when the regenerative braking is restricted.	Drive the vehicle carefully because the regenerative braking force decreases.
Shift Into Park Before Exiting Vehicle	This message is indicated when the driver’s door is opened with the selector lever in a position other than the P position.	Close the driver’s door or shift the selector lever to the P position.
Battery Saving Mode. Drive Vehicle to Charge 12V Battery	This message is indicated when the power consumption exceeds a certain amount such as by repeatedly opening/closing the doors or the liftgate when the power switch is switched OFF. Some of the functions are restricted to reduce power consumption.	Drive the vehicle for 5 minutes or longer to charge the 12V battery. The warning message will clear just after starting the EV system.

A pop-up is displayed when a warning occurs.
One screen displays four rows. If the entire message cannot be displayed on the screen, it switches to another screen.
The displayed content may differ from the actual vehicle.

Warning Sound is Activated

Power Switch Not Switched OFF (STOP) Warning Beep

If the driver's door is opened with the power switch switched to ACC, a beep will be heard continuously in the cabin to notify the driver that the power switch has not been switched OFF (STOP). Under this condition, the keyless entry system will not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked, and the lead-acid battery voltage will be depleted.

Touch Sensor Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

A warning beep is activated to notify the driver that the doors are not locked when all of the following conditions are met:

The power switch is switched OFF.
All the doors and liftgate are not fully closed.
The lock is operated 3 times within 5 seconds.

Check the power switch and whether the doors and liftgate are open or closed, and then operate the lock again.

Liftgate Door-lock Switch Inoperable Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

When the door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed under any of the following conditions, a warning sound is activated.

The power switch is switched to a position other than OFF.
Any door is open.

Make sure that none of the above conditions are present, and then press the door-lock switch again.

Key Left-in-vehicle Warning Beep (With the advanced keyless function)

If all the doors and luggage compartment are locked using another key while the key is left in the cabin, the beep which sounds outside of the vehicle will be heard for about 10 seconds to notify the driver that the key is in the cabin. In this case, take out the key by opening the door. A key taken out of the vehicle using this method may not operate because its functions have been temporarily stopped. To restore the key's functions, perform the applicable procedure (Search).

Remaining High Voltage Battery Power Warning Beep

When the remaining high voltage battery power warning indication displays, a warning beep is activated once at the same time.

Brake System Warning Beep

A warning beep is activated if a problem with the brake system occurs and the brakes may not work as intended. Decelerate the vehicle while checking the safety of the surrounding area, and park the vehicle in a safe place. After stopping the vehicle, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Selector Lever Not In P or N Reminder Warning Beep

A warning sound is activated if the following operations are performed while the selector lever is in a position other than P.

The power switch is switched OFF while the EV system is operating.
The driver’s seat belt is unfastened and the driver’s door is opened.

Check the selector lever position.

AUTOHOLD Warning Beep

Message is displayed and beep sound is activated simultaneously for about 5 seconds when using AUTOHOLD function or when AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

Because a problem with AUTOHOLD function has occurred, AUTOHOLD function does not operate even if AUTOHOLD switch is operated.

If the message is displayed and the beep sound is activated simultaneously, have your vehicle inspected at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Vehicle Problem Warning Beep

If any of the following problems occur, a warning beep is activated. Check the information regarding the warning indication in the instrument cluster or on the center display.

Brake system problem
Electric Parking Brake (EPB) problem
Shift control system problem
EV system problem
Charging system problem
Approaching vehicle audible system problem

Reverse Position Warning Beep

The warning beep is activated when the power switch is switched ON and the selector lever is in the R position.

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System Warning Beep (Some Models)

The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning beep operates when the turn signal lever is operated to the side where the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) warning light is illuminated.

Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) Warning Beep (Some Models)

The Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA) warning beep is activated if there is a possibility of collision with a vehicle approaching from the front on the left and right sides of the vehicle.

Lane/Road Departure Warning Beep (Some Models)

The warning beep is activated when the system determines that the vehicle may depart from the lane or the road.

Check whether the vehicle has not deviated from the driving lane/road.

Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) System Warnings (Some Models)

The Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) system warnings notify the driver of system malfunctions and cautions on use when required.

Check based on the beep sound.

Warning beep type	Notification content
The beep sounds 1 time while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is operating.	If a malfunction occurs in the system, make sure that the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) has been canceled.
The beep sounds intermittently while the Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function (MRCC with Stop & Go function) is operating.	The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is too close. Check the safety of the surrounding area and reduce vehicle speed.

Collision warning (Some Models)

If there is a possibility of a collision with a vehicle ahead, a warning sound is activated at the same time as the warning indications are displayed in the instrument cluster or active driving display.

Door-ajar Warning Beep

A warning beep is activated if the vehicle is driven with any door or liftgate ajar. Drive the vehicle after closing the doors and liftgate.

Battery Saving Mode Warning Sound

A warning sound is activated when the vehicle goes into Battery Saving Mode. Refer to Message Indicated on Multi-information Display (Search).

The warning sound will stop just after starting the EV system.